Media & Politics (Qatar), Undergraduate Certificate

Department website: https://guq.qatar.georgetown.edu/academics/certificates/certificate-media-and-politics-cmap/

The Certificate in Media and Politics (CMAP) is offered jointly by GU-Q and Northwestern University in Qatar. It capitalizes on the strengths of both universities to provide students with an enhanced understanding of the role of mass communication in political, diplomatic, and policy-making processes, as well as the role of politics in the shaping of mass media products and policies.

For more information, see the Media and Politics brochure. Northwestern Qatar students pursue a Minor in Media and Politics and should refer to their website for details.

Course List

Code	Title	Credits
3 GU-Q courses
1 CMAP core course		3
2 approved political science courses 1		6
1 flexible elective class
1 approved media elective course 2		3
2 NU-Q classes
2 media courses approved for the Media and Politics program		6
Capstone 3
Total Credits		18

¹

courses fulfilling the political science requirement are designated with the IPOL, GOVT or INAF codes

²

(media here is broadly defined) taken at GU-Q or Northwestern Qatar

³

The capstone project affords the students the opportunity to engage in mentored research and critical reflection. CMAP students elect to pursue either a thesis or an ePortfolio. The ePortfolio is completed throughout the two years of the certificate. The thesis is completed in the senior year, or the junior year if a student also pursues Honors in the Major.